Jehan was known for his nuanced and sensitive depictions of carp, drawing inspiration from the fish he bred at his family home. This exquisite composition presents the graceful movements of carps within a tranquil lotus pond, where vibrant green leaves guide the viewer’s gaze toward the fish rendered in a rich array of colors. Revered for their resilient spirit and ability to swim upstream, carps are widely regarded as symbols of perseverance, positive energy, and abundance. In Asian culture, carps are also associated with good fortune and prosperity. Jehan experimented with watercolour collage on crinkled rice paper in the late 1980s and later perfected this as his distinctive technique. He was given his first two solos by Frank Sullivan at Samat Art Gallery in 1968 and 1970. In 1961, he won a Merit Award in the Art India exhibition and in 1969, he won the 1st Prize (Category D) in the prestigious Salon Malaysia for his work entitled Sad October. He studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore where he was mentored by Cheong Soo Pieng. After graduating in 1960, he taught at Pay Fong Middle School in Malacca for 22 years. He turned fulltime into art in 1983.